https://github.com/tyaga001/serverless-postgres-nextjs-handbook
Fullstack Development with Nextjs and Neon Postgres Database
https://github.com/tyaga001/serverless-postgres-nextjs-handbook
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Fullstack Development with Nextjs and Neon Postgres Database
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/tyaga001/serverless-postgres-nextjs-handbook
- Owner: tyaga001
- License: cc0-1.0
- Created: 2024-07-01T09:08:04.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-21T10:48:59.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-26T01:11:14.582Z (12 months ago)
- Topics: fullstack-development, fullstack-javascript, neon, nextjs, postgres
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/nextjs-clerk-neon-fullstack-development/
- Size: 822 KB
- Stars: 7
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Neon Postgres Database and Next.js Handbook
Welcome to the Neon Postgres Database and Next.js Handbook. Follow these steps to get started:
## Table of Contents
- [Tutorial](#tutorial)
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Next Steps](#next-steps)
- [Get Started with Neon Today](#get-started-with-neon-today)
## Tutorial
This project is based on the following tutorial:
[Full Stack Development with Next.js, Clerk, and Neon Postgres](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/nextjs-clerk-neon-fullstack-development/)
## Introduction
[Neon](https://neon.tech) is a serverless Postgres platform designed to help you build reliable and scalable applications faster. We separate compute and storage to offer modern developer features such as autoscaling, branching, point-in-time restore, and more. Get started today with our generous free tier.
## Getting Started
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/tyaga001/serverless-postgres-nextjs-handbook.git
2. Install the project dependencies.
```bash
npm install
```
3. Create your .env.local file:
Create a .env.local file in the root directory of the project.
```bash
touch .env.local
```
4. Set up Neon database:
Create a [Neon project](https://neon.tech/docs/introduction) and copy your connection string into the `.env.local` file.
```bash
NEON_DATABASE_URL=
```
5. Set up Clerk application:
Create a [Clerk application project](https://clerk.com) and copy your credentials into the `.env.local` file.
```bash
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=
```
6. Initialize the database:
Execute the command - `npm run db-create` within your terminal.
7. Start the Next.js development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
8. Open the application in your browser:
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the app.
## Next Steps
- Explore [Neon's documentation](https://neon.tech/docs) for advanced features and API references.
- Learn more about [Clerk](https://clerk.com) for user authentication and management.
- Check out the [Next.js documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) for optimizing your application performance.
## Next Steps with Neon
1. **Explore Neon Docs:**
- Dive into [Neon's documentation](https://neon.tech/docs) for comprehensive guides and API references.
2. **Discover Best Practices:**
- Learn best practices for optimizing db performance with Neon's [guides](https://neon.tech/guides).
3. **Stay Updated:**
- Read about the latest features and updates on the Neon [blog](https://neon.tech/blog).
4. **See Case Studies:**
- Explore how companies are using Neon in real-world scenarios on [case studies](https://neon.tech/case-studies) page.
5. **Enterprise Solutions:**
- Learn how Neon can support enterprise needs on [enterprise](https://neon.tech/enterprise) page.
6. **Branching Strategies:**
- Discover effective branching strategies with Neon on [branching](https://neon.tech/branching) page.
7. **Join the Neon Community:**
- Engage with the Neon community on [discord](https://neon.tech/discord) and stay updated with the latest developments.
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### Get Started with Neon Today
Learn more about Neon's features at [Neon.tech](https://neon.tech).
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